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This week
15th February 2026 - 18th February 2026
lubricating the diplomacy
Going nuclear and the King of Pop: Inside three days of the Munich Security Conference
This weekend News Correspondent Niall O’Connor reported from the Munich Security Conference.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
15 Feb
7.2k
Kaja Kallas
EU diplomatic chief calls for member states to move towards a European mutual defence strategy
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
15 Feb
18.1k
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The Morning Lead
Irish Defence Minister says Ireland considering boarding and inspecting Russian Shadow Fleet ships
Helen McEntee, who is also Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, was speaking to The Journal today as she attends meetings at the Munich Security Conference.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
15 Feb
49.3k
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Last week
8th February 2026 - 14th February 2026
munich security conference
From secret talks on nuclear weapons to Viktor Orbán's belly - Day Two at Munich Conference
The Journal is in Munich covering the three day event and has been chatting to global policymakers and military leaders.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
14 Feb
7.5k
Helen McEntee
Minister says Irish Government disagrees with Rubio's Munich comments on 'climate change cult'
Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
14 Feb
16.7k
Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
Updated 14 Feb
24.2k
129
The Morning Lead
Minister says he's open to police from other countries helping with security for EU Presidency
Concerns have been raised that gaps in Ireland’s military and security capabilities could put events held during the presidency of the bloc under threat.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Munich
14 Feb
9.4k
security conference
A year on from the JD Vance speech that stunned Europe, what can we expect in Munich?
Jaws were on the floor last year when Vance rode in to declare there was a “new sheriff in town” – will the message from Marco Rubio this year be different?
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Munich.
13 Feb
12.3k
46
garda probe
Two Limerick gardaí have five-year-long suspensions lifted as fallout from trial continues
12 Feb
22.4k
no access
Air traffic controller shortage has closed areas of Irish airspace more than 10 times in six weeks
12 Feb
7.7k
Action Plan
Ireland must act now to appoint counter-drone security coordinator, MEP says
11 Feb
4.5k
Garda dispute
Policing cover for St Patrick's Day events in doubt as gardaí to take industrial action
The Garda Representative Association met for a special delegates conference in Kilkenny today.
Updated 11 Feb
16.9k
cyber crime
Interpol investigators on the gangs behind those +44 calls and how criminals are exploiting AI
News Correspondent Niall O’Connor travelled to Interpol’s Headquarters in Lyon to meet international crime investigators.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Lyon
11 Feb
41.8k
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Limerick corruption
Trial of Limerick car dealer accused of corrupt payment to garda detective has collapsed
10 Feb
45.8k
Defence Forces
Revised defence plan deadlines to be brought to Cabinet tomorrow as some projects pushed back
9 Feb
9.9k
Industrial Relations
European committee finds Ireland in breach of Defence Forces members' rights
Updated 9 Feb
12.0k
The Morning Lead
Interpol organised crime chief says the pressure is still on to extradite Daniel Kinahan from Dubai
David Caunter, who is Interpol’s Director of Organised and Emerging Crimes bureau, was speaking to The Journal at the Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.
Niall O'Connor
Reports from Lyon.
8 Feb
22.7k
This month
February 2026
Justice
Garda Commissioner and Justice Minister push back on Taoiseach's call for review into garda trial
6 Feb
32.0k
Dun Laoighaire
Irish Naval Service inshore patrol vessel suffers damage during high seas near Dublin
The Irish Defence Forces confirmed the incident and said it happened during Storm Chandra.
Niall O'Connor
6 Feb
15.0k
Drones
Defence Forces tell gardaí they can't provide anti-drone security for EU Presidency meetings
Niall O'Connor
3 Feb
47.5k
10
the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
1 Feb
5.8k
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Gardaí have seized €3.4m worth of Benzodiazepine tablets in Dublin
1 Feb
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Epstein fall out
George Mitchell's name removed from scholarship programme amid Epstein files release
1 Feb
32.4k
Last month
January 2026
rising waters
ESB warns of Kildare flooding as release of water from reservoir may be needed
ESB said the release may cause flooding in Clane and Newbridge.
Niall O'Connor
Updated 31 Jan
51.6k
the evening fix
Here's What Happened Today: Saturday
31 Jan
4.3k
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The Furrows, Ratoath
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Balmoston, Donabate
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Millers Glen, Swords
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Belcamp, Balgriffin
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Robertstown
Garda investigation as man dies in early morning road collision in County Kildare
31 Jan
23.0k
Organised Crime
Gardaí and Customs seize €10m worth of cannabis in County Louth operation
31 Jan
14.2k
The Morning Lead
Austrian ambassador: Taking part in European defence and security spend not a threat to neutrality
Austria, like Ireland, defines itself as neutral.
Niall O'Connor
31 Jan
10.8k
Limerick probe
Justice Minister of State: Limerick probe had devastating impact and damaged morale of gardaí
30 Jan
14.4k
NBCI probe
Taoiseach calls for review into Garda and NBCI handling of Limerick traffic ticket case
29 Jan
7.3k
The Morning Lead
Garda sources say they are limited in what they can do to stop scramblers
Garda sources say a commitment from government to bring in new regulations misses the key issue.
Niall O'Connor
29 Jan
20.6k
Secure our futures
Emergency services and military groups claim Government betrayal over pension reforms
28 Jan
10.0k
10
system down
Payroll portal for public servants back on line for 'majority of users' after security alert fix
Updated 28 Jan
34.1k
cost of millions
State approach to Limerick penalty points case slammed as gardaí cleared to return to work
27 Jan
14.2k
Liam Galvin
FG cllr to face party probe over revelation of contacting Garda about speeding ticket
Updated 27 Jan
20.3k
Analysis
Why was a seven-year case brought against five gardaí over road traffic tickets?
12 jurors cleared the gardaí today in a dramatic not guilty verdict at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Niall O'Connor
26 Jan
36.6k
Limerick
Four gardaí and retired superintendent found not guilty in cancelling road traffic tickets case
The case centres around the terminating of road traffic tickets after requests by members of the public to gardaí to not issue fines.
Niall O'Connor
Reporting from Limerick
Updated 26 Jan
81.3k
Sean Clancy
'All about Ukraine': Irish general in the top EU military job on what's coming across his desk
This week The Journal met General Seán Clancy in his office in central Brussels overlooking the Berlaymont building of the European Commission.
Niall O'Connor
25 Jan
18.8k
Limerick
Jury adjourns deliberations in trial of four serving gardaí and a retired Superintendent
23 Jan
8.3k
Irish Prison Service
Prison Service search finds drugs destined for a jail hidden inside toilet at Irish courthouse
23 Jan
13.6k
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